Exhibition: 'Snapshots at the Seconds'

This exhibition explores the creative possibilities of photography since its inception nearly two centuries ago. It highlights a time when capturing moments allowed individuals to envision themselves in splendid locations, such as on ships, even if only the affluent could afford such luxury in photos. For the general populace, humble professionals known as 'minuters' would travel to villages during festive occasions, providing quick portraits using a handmade camera, a decorated cloth backdrop, and simple props. These artists took photos 'in a minute,' delivering them almost instantly, making the experience both entertaining and accessible. Such quick photography thrived, especially during the Spanish Civil War and the post-war years, until the introduction of the Kodak Instamatic in the 1960s democratized photography for households. This exhibition recreates vintage images preserved by the Maritime Museum of Barcelona and encourages visitors to engage with modern mobile devices to rel